Maryland Attorney General warns of pet scam targeting distressed owners

(WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a consumer alert Friday warning residents about a disturbing scam preying on pet owners desperate to reunite with their lost animals. The scam, which has affected residents across the state, involves …

2-year-old boy survives 15-story fall from Maryland apartment building

WHITE OAK, Md. -- An investigation is underway after a young child fell from the 15th story of an apartment building in Montgomery County, Maryland on Thursday, WJLA reported. Officials said the child was taken to the hospital with a broken arm, and a bush …

Penn State men's lacrosse midfielder Kyle Aldridge signs with Maryland Whipsnakes

Another Nittany Lion is headed for the PLL. Midfielder Kyle Aldridge signed with the Maryland Whipsnakes on Friday. SIGNED ✔️✍️Kyle Aldridge signed to the @PLLWhipsnakes 👏 pic.twitter.com/fHMPU0KmqY— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) May 16, …

Things To Do In Southern Maryland May 16 Through May 22, 2025

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — There’s no shortage of things to do in Southern Maryland this week, with events popping up across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. Whether wandering through poppy fields in Chaptico, admiring vintage cars in Leonardtown, or …

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Southern Maryland And Surrounding Areas

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region, including Southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, and surrounding counties, in effect until 10 p.m. Friday evening. Forecasters warn of …

Alleged MS-13 gang member from El Salvador arrested by ICE in Maryland

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Salvadoran national Nelson Vladimir Amaya-Benitez, 26, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on Monday, ICE Baltimore announced. Amaya-Benitez is a "validated MS-13 …

Uphill battle ahead to attain FEMA aid after Western Maryland flood

From Bethesda Magazine: Historic Chestertown, Maryland

A lifelike pack of “Wolves” created by English artist Sally Matthews is just one of the art installations that have turned a stroll around historic Chestertown, Maryland, into a search and discover mission.  The walkable downtown—named a “distinctive …

Fitch keeps Maryland's credit rating at AAA

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Fitch Ratings has assigned a AAA credit rating to Maryland. This keeps Maryland at a stable outlook, making it the strongest bond rating possible. This rating reflects Maryland's "broad diverse and wealthy economy, strong and …

Machine learning -- in Maryland and elsewhere -- opens new possibilities for suicide prevention

The Reddit thread that caught Philip Resnik’s attention posed a potentially life-saving question. “Formerly suicidal Redditors, what’s something that kept you alive a little while longer and helped you to get through the dark times in your lives?” the post …